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Kerala weather forecast: Will it rain today in Kerala? Check IMD forecast

Kerala Weather Today: Rain with thunderstorms in forecast in Kerala today. The rainfall could result in poor visibility, traffic congestions, and crop damage, warned the IMD.

By: Express Web Desk
October 30, 2025 10:30 AM IST

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A 'yellow' alert is in place for four districts as of Thursday morning, viz, Thiruvananthapuram, Pathanamthitta, Kollam and Malappuram. (Express File Photo)

Kerala rain updates today: The impact of the cyclonic storm Montha is being felt in Kerala, along with Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Odisha, and Bengal. Rain/thundershower is likely to occur at a few places in Kerala and Lakshadweep on Thursday (October 30), according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). While a yellow alert had been issued on Wednesday, there is no warning in force at present.

The maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to be around 31°C and 24°C, respectively.

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Impact of heavy rainfall in Kerala

According to the IMD, the impact of the rainfall could be widespread. This includes:

Poor visibility
Traffic disruption/congestion.
Waterlogging on roads, low-lying areas.
Road blockades due to uprooting of trees or falling of branches.
Uprooting of trees may also cause damage to power lines.
Damage to crops due to heavy rainfall.
Landslide, mudslide, or landslip in hilly areas.
Injuries to people and livestock in open places due to lightning strikes.

Suggested action:

• Check traffic advisories before stepping out and follow them.
• Avoid staying in vulnerable structure.
• Propping of the vegetable pandals recommended.
• Take shelter during thunderstorm/lightning activities.

Tamil Nadu weather

Meanwhile, in the neighbouring state of Tamil Nadu, light to moderate rain is expected at isolated places with thunderstorm & lightning. One or two spells of light/moderate rain with thunderstorms is likely to occur in some areas. The average minimum temperature is expected to be around 25°C, and the maximum is around 34°C.

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